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Cape Cod Melody Tent

21 W Main St, Hyannis, MA 02601
508 775 5630
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Ranked #1 of 12 attractions in Hyannis
Type: Theatres, Performances
Owner description: One of the oldest continuously-operating tent theaters-in-the-round in the US, along with our sister venue the South Shore Music Circus in Cohasset. A... more » Owner description: One of the oldest continuously-operating tent theaters-in-the-round in the US, along with our sister venue the South Shore Music Circus in Cohasset. A 2,300-seat summer, open-air theatre that hosts national artists and comedians on a revolving stage. No seat is more than 50 feet from the stage! « less
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Hyannis, Massachusetts
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This is a great venue to see a show. Any seat in the house is a good seat! The stage rotates too. Good selection of artists play here in the summer months. Just beware that the concession drinks are very expensive.

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Dennis, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Always a great show whenever I'm there. I've seen the beach boys, a funny comedian and Brett Michel's. Its gets pretty loud but the revolving stage makes every seat a great one!

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

I live at the cape and drove by the melody tent many times. Often not thinking much of it... but I got tickets to go see counting crows! WHAT A WONDERFUL PLACE! It is small but you can see who is playing from any seat in the house. The bands/ stage rotates so no matter where you are you have... More

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North Haven, ct
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Old school turning stage makes every seat at this place an awesome one. Even the 'cheaper' seats to a show, you're pretty close to the action. Wish i lived in Cape Cod for several reasons...and this place to see a live show, is one of the many.

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Hyannis, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

I have enjoyed the yearly Chowder Festival for many years. I have seen great entertainment from the late Donna Summers to Bob Thorogood and the destroyers {sp?} and many years ago Lenoard Nimoy in Camelot. It is small enough that the entertainer is close enough to you to actually see sweat on their face. BUT there are two HUGE downfalls... More

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DirMktg, Public Relations Manager at Cape Cod Melody Tent, responded to this review
26 March 2013

We greatly appreciate your positive feedback and are glad you enjoy coming to the Melody Tent during the summer. The Melody Tent does have a new bathroom on site that was added about 6 years ago. During the renovation time there were porta potties on site. We do our very best to monitor the bathrooms during the concerts to refill... More

West Yarmouth, MA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

The Melody Tent is tons of fun-- great live music and the acts give it their all. Keep in mind it can be hot, however. We always get seats in the back row where you can catch the breeze and no one complains if you jump to your feet and dance!

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Peabody, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

A great experience and venture for the summer, what you might forfeit on acoustical quality you more than make up with intimate setting. The revolving stage offers everyone an enjoyable experience. I think the last row was no more than 25-30 rows back, so no one is that far from the stage. It's a short ride from Boston, find a... More

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Sandwich, Massachusetts
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Had some poor seating only because there was something wrong with the revolving stage. Complained by email, twice, no response. Bring gold if you want refreshments, expensive. The show was good, what I could see around a pole

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DirMktg, Public Relations Manager at Cape Cod Melody Tent, responded to this review
1 March 2013

The Melody Tent is a theatre in the round. The stage only rotates for shows that are specified at the time of the shows on sale. Due to the venue being a tent in the round certain seats do have pole obstructions. In the Future please call the Melody Tent and we would be happy to help with seating assignments... More

Marstons Mills, Massachusetts
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013

Something that everyone should do during the summer. Good fun for the evening and fun for the family

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Eastham, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

If you go you will be amazed how close you are to the revolving stage. Such a fun crowd every time! Worth every penny. Dinner first in town also a great plus! Our favorite for years!

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